Saxhorn (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a family of brass wind instruments that resemble a bugle with valves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The saxhorn is a brass instrument that is often used in military bands and orchestras.
- The musician carefully polished the saxhorn before putting it away in its case.
- The saxhorn section of the band played a lively rendition of the jazz standard.
- In the 19th century, the saxhorn was a popular instrument in European concert bands.
- The composer wrote a solo for the saxhorn in the second movement of the symphony.